Month: August 2016

Choices don`t neccessarily make us happier. When we have little, there is the potential to be happy with what is. It seems to be human to constantly strive to improve the current situation we are in. Think about it: how often have you tried to make yourself feel better today? How many of your thoughts evolved around accomodating wishes or necessities? Being hungry, or thirsty, or hot, or cold, or tired, or eager… the list is endless. Once we have accomodated one wish, another one comes up. It`s an endless loop that can easily leave us feeling unwholly, dissatisfied and exhausted. Therefore, to live with little bears a huge potential – if it is done purposefully and from a perspective of self-care and love. This is not about scarcety. There is nothing relaxing or uplifting about having too little to live well. Our livelihoods need to be covered. However, in our postmodern society and especially in the wealthy countries of the West we have long outgrown our basic needs. We have too much of everything. …

I still remember the time when I did not know the difference between Savasana and Svanasana and when it was a mystery to me how Downward Facing Dog aka Adho Mukha Svanasana could ever be conceived as a resting pose. I was working hard in that pose and still am, as the whole body is active in this asana. While Downward Facing Dog is surely one of the most practiced postures, it is also one that holds a lot of potential for misalignment. Joints that don`t usually bear our body weight are being utilized and misaligment can lead to tension in the body or even strain in our wrists and shoulders. It is crucial to understand the body dynamics behind this posture to make it safe and enjoyable and correct alignment will help you to find ease in your Downward Facing Dog, even allowing for it to become a resting pose. How to get into the pose: Come onto the floor on your hands and knees. Place your knees right under your hips and your …

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